CunningSmeagol
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I have very long arms. Does that change anything re: length?
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I have very long arms. Does that change anything re: length?
I have very long arms. Does that change anything re: length?
I like short jackets, but from the front that jacket looks a bit too short. I know this sounds like internet message board geekness, but I think a half inch longer up front would make it look better. The side/back seems fine from what I can tell, I take it the bottom of the jacket is angled. Also, with a short jacket I think shorter and smaller than normal hems complete the look. Your non cuffed pants are causing me to cry.
Please also note that the camera was placed about knee-high when taking these shots; not the best angle to judge the front length I would think.
There is no rule. The ideal length will vary based on the wearers physical proportions, cut of the suit, fashion, personal preferences, etc.. If you are new to suits and lack the ability and confidence to judge length then the thumb guideline can sometimes be helpful. To be sure the length is near the standard use this guideline I stole from a more advanced member: 1 Get naked 2 Put on jacket 3 Look at butt in mirror )_ Results should be like the diagram, fully covering, with or without a touch (.2-.5") extra.
So I've consulted a forum-esteemed retailer who agrees the coat is too short, and I'm talking to Barney's about fixing it. I compared it against my other Isaia longs and it's a good 2 inches shorter for some reason. I know I didn't specify that I wanted it shorter when ordering.
Isaia's costs are probably a bit more than $400, if I had to guess based on other brands I've seen at wholesale. I am not sure that you'll get a new jacket, they will most likely lengthen that one. If you are adamant on a new jacket, you should express that early on and really, really stay on top of them but it will probably come down to how important Barney's is to Isaia and how important you are to Barney's. Of course like everything else I say here, I am most likely 100% wrong.
How can a jacket be lengthened? Button stance is too high too.
Isaia's costs are probably a bit more than $400, if I had to guess based on other brands I've seen at wholesale. I am not sure that you'll get a new jacket, they will most likely lengthen that one. If you are adamant on a new jacket, you should express that early on and really, really stay on top of them but it will probably come down to how important Barney's is to Isaia and how important you are to Barney's. Of course like everything else I say here, I am most likely 100% wrong.